Based on a practical, six-part framework for reducing peer cruelty and increasing positive behavior support, End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy utilizes the strongest pieces of best practices and current research for ways to stop bullying. The book includes guidelines for implementing strategies, collecting data, training staff, mobilizing students and parents, building social-emotional skills, and sustaining progress, and presents the '6Rs' of bullying prevention: Rules, Recognize, Report, Respond, Refuse, and Replace. This is not a program, but a comprehensive process for reducing bullying from the inside out, involving the entire school community. Bullying- prevention and character education expert Michele Borba, who's worked with over 1 million parents and educators worldwide, offers realistic, research- based strategies and advice. Use the book on its own or to supplement an existing program. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book and a PDF presentation for use in professional development.
"“Every book that Michele Borba writes, I’m reading it.”"
- Halle Berry, Academy Award–winning actress
"“Dr. Michele Borba’s contributions to the field are always practical, relatable, and powerful. Her newest book is no exception and provides a valuable step-by-step guide to help school communities reduce peer harassment and hate from the inside out through policy and programming.”"
- Dr. Sameer Hinduja, codirector of Cyberbullying Research Center and professor of criminology and criminal justice, Florida Atlantic University